Plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. For coastal communities, it’s not just an eyesore; it affects livelihoods, health, and ecosystems. But thanks to innovation, what was once considered “waste” is becoming a resource for progress.

If the ocean could talk, it might scream, “Help!” Between warming seas, plastic pollution, and disappearing reefs, our marine world is under stress. However, here’s the good news: people are listening and taking action.